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‘I sat inches away from US plane’s mid-air blowout’

Cuong Tran says the seatbelt saved his life as a gaping fuselage hole suddenly appeared after take-off.

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Star Wars’ Millennium Falcon features on new 50p

A new series of coins made at the Royal Mint is dedicated to the iconic Star Wars vehicles.

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Star Wars’ Millennium Falcon features on new 50p

A new series of coins made at the Royal Mint is dedicated to the iconic Star Wars vehicles.

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Uber agrees $178m payout to Australia taxi drivers

The class action was brought on behalf of more than 8,000 taxi and hire car owners and drivers.

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Uber agrees $178m payout to Australia taxi drivers

The class action was brought on behalf of more than 8,000 taxi and hire car owners and drivers.

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PM pledges to create 20,000 more apprenticeships

The government says it will fully fund training for people under 21 from April, as part of a £60m investment.

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PM pledges to create 20,000 more apprenticeships

The government says it will fully fund training for people under 21 from April, as part of a £60m investment.

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Heat pumps too expensive, government warned

The spending watchdog says the costs remain too high and public awareness of the technology remains low.

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Government told heat pump sales need massive jump

The spending watchdog says the costs remain too high and public awareness of the technology remains low.

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New mortgage deals being pulled within days

Homeowners and buyers have more choice than at any time for 16 years but little time to make up their minds.

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